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Patent GB-190517664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas, Oil, Oil Vapour & like Burners, comprising an Improved Method of, & Means for, Supporting the Mantle.
Inventor: BELLAMY FOSTER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 17,664. Bellamy, F. C. Sept. 1. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-The mantle M, which is made substantially cylindrical in order to leave the maximum opening at the upper end, is suppcrted by threads m passing over grooves n in a curved cross-piece A. The cross-piece A may be formed detachable from, or integral with, the rod B, two of the arms n, in the latter case, being made shorter than the other two arms, to facilitate packing.
Patent GB-190525748-A (GB)
Title: Improved Magnetic Separator.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 25,748. Simpkin, W., and Ballantine, J. B. Dec. 11. Magnetic separators.- The pole-pieces are arranged so as to cause the lines of force passing through the air gap between the poles to be deflected outwards so as to pass through a stream of falling ore, to reduce leakage, and to prevent short-circuiting by highly magnetic material. A non-magnetic drum d encloses the lower polepiece c, and its periphery cuts the total lines of force passing between the pole-pieces b, c. The drum is mounted so as to be capable of rapid rotation. The polepieces are carried by arms b<1>, c' attached to opposite ends of a core a. The outer side of the lower pole-piece and the inner side of the upper polepiece are concentric with the drum, and of such radii that the drum rotates freely without contact therewith. The extremities c<2>, b<2> of the polepieces are shaped as shown. The ore is fed from a hopper or conveyer x<1>, and strikes the drum just below the edge b' of the upper pole-piece. The non-magnetic material is thrown off into a hopper y<1>, the magnetic material being held to the drum until it passes out of the magnetic field, and falling into a hopper z<1>.
Patent GB-190609163-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Book Marker
Inventor: GREEN ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1906-04-18
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 9163. Green, R. E. April 18. Leaf-holders.-Book-markers are made with a metal clip A for attaching to the book cover, and an arm B with a finger D, connected to the clip A by a spring C which serves to keep it pressed down on the leaves of the book.
Patent GB-190609879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbing Apparatus for Vehicles applicable also to other purposes.
Inventor: HAMELLE HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 9879. Hamelle, H. April 27. Pistons for the hydro-pneumatic buffers of vehicles, which may also have a dash-pot action. The piston a is formed with an annular recess c adapted to contain a lubricant and to guide the cylinder g, and is further provided with a central movable portion 1 secured by a nut 11 and provided with a spring-pressed valve 6 whereby liquid or air may be introduced to the cylinder, and also with a flange 2 retaining a rubber or like ring 3 and a cup-leather 4.
Patent GB-190611353-A (GB)
Title: Potato-harvesting Machine
Inventor: EMMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1906-05-15
Granted: 1907-05-15
Abstract: 11,353. Emmann, W. May 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Elevators.-In a potato harvester in which the potatoes are pushed up a grating by tines intermittently rising through the slots in the grating, the tines are arranged in two or more groups which rise at different times so as to keep the potatoes in motion and make the working of the machine more regular. In the apparatus shown, the tines 16 are carried by two sets of bars 15 mounted on cranked shafts 11, 12, the cranks of one set alternating with those of the other. The potatoes are raised on to the grating 7 by a share 5 and an elevator 6 comprising an endless cloth 39 carrying wide buckets 35 provided with teeth 36 which pass through slots in the share 5. The frame 8 carrying the share, elevator, and grating is pivoted on the cranked axle, and is adjusted by means of a lever 38. The shaft 11 is driven by clutches and spur gearing, and drives the shaft 12 and elevator 6 through chain gearing, as shown. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 3018, A.D. 1879, [Abridgment Class Agricultural appliances for the treatment of land &c.].]
Patent GB-190617710-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cash Register and Change Ejector.
Inventor: GEORGE EDGAR REES
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-09-07
Abstract: 17,710. George, E. R. Aug. 7. Money-delivering apparatus.-A change-making machine with cash-registering means has a perforated drum set to the difference between the money received and the purchase value by means of index arms so as to allow, by means of slots in the drum, the coin slides to the value of the difference to deliver the change, the drum actuating through gearing the indicators and a counting- apparatus. The coin slides d, Fig. 1, under the coin tubes b are thrown forward by springs g, when a trigger bar h is let go by the operating- leverj, the selected slides entering slots l<1> in the drum l so as to allow the coins to drop from the slide into a shoot n for delivery. The drum is set by a pair of index arms, one q for the money received reading against the scale r<1> towards the left, and being fast on the drum shaft; the other r for the purchase value reading to the right and engaging by a spring pawl u, Fig. 14, a ratchetwheel t fast on the shaft. Accurate setting of the latter is facilitated by a spring pin a<1> in a sliding index w working in a slot in the index arm r and adapted to engage holes z arranged in a number of concentric grooves on the dial. The purchase index arm r also operates by means of an arm and gear b<1> the indicating-dials b<2>, b<5>, and a counting-device r<2> for totalling the receipts. The coin slides for values from five shillings to halfpennies take the coins flat as shown in Fig. 1, half-sovereigns, sixpences, and three-penny pieces being taken edgeways in slides slotted as shown in Fig. 6. A slide h<1> can be withdrawn beneath the ejector slides so as to empty the coin tubes into a drawer e'. The drum is held against rotation by a rack on an arm c<1> on the shaft of the trigger h when the operating-handle j is let go.
Patent GB-190624405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable Gas Analysis Apparatus
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 24,405. South Staffordshire Mond Gas (Power and Heating) Co., and Pinnock, H. T. Nov. 1. Testing gases.-Relates to portable apparatus for gas analysis. A eudiometer c, having bulbs where graduations are not required, and enclosed in a water jacket c<1>, is connected by capillary tubes d, d<1>, d<2>, with pipettes a, b of ordinary form containing caustic potash or soda, and alkaline pyrogallate, respectively. The outlet of the pipette b is covered by a rubber sac b<1>, thin enough to be readily distended, to protect the reagent from the air. The eudiometer is provided with a three-way cock d<4>, whereby it and the tube d may be put into communication with each other, or either with the atmosphere, and terminals c<3> for sparking, which are supplied with current by an induction coil g and battery f operated by a switch h. The lower part of the eudiometer is connected by a flexible rubber tube with a water bottle e, which may be raised or lowered as required. The gas enters through a regulating-tap d<3>, and may be previously filtered. The apparatus is specially designed for the analysis of producer gas, but may be used for other gases, suitable absorbents being used in the pipettes. For absorbing unsaturated hydrocarbons in illuminating gas, a third pipette containing bromine water, fuming sulphuric acid, or other suitable reagent may be used. The case i of the apparatus may be provided with sliding doors i<1>.
Patent GB-190700386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Human Artificial Eyes
Inventor: MUELLER EMILIUS
Filed: 1907-01-07
Granted: 1908-01-07
Abstract: 386. M³ller, E. Jan. 7. Eyes, artificial.-In order to produce any required excrescences on artificial eyes without increasing weight, the substance of the wall is bulged by inflation. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show respectively a front view, end view, and section of an artificial eye provided with a bulge a for the purpose of filling out the socket under the upper eyelid.
Patent GB-190702821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Gassing Yarns
Inventor: RIVETT FRED
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 2821. Rivett, F., and Oldham, S. Feb. 5. Gas burners.-In burners for gassing yarns in which the yarn is passed through a vertical flame in a tubular guard, such as those described in Specification No. 12,208, A.D. 1905, the burner tube extends vertically from the base into the guard and is provided with a slit d, Fig. 1, or perforations d<2>, Fig 2, from which the gas issues. The burner tube may be short, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, and is then fitted with a cap provided with holes or slits of suitable dimensions for the different counts of yarn.
Patent GB-190706798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Excavating-machines.
Inventor: FENNEL FRITZ
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 6798. Fennel, F. March 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Excavating.-The machine is mounted upon a truck running on three rails A, B, C, as shown in Fig. 1, so that two trains 5, 6 may run beneath the truck to receive spoil, thus avoiding the delay consequent on using one train only. Over each train is placed a distribution plate 2, and above these is placed an adjustable tilting plate 4. The buckets 7 are provided at their rear ends with projections 8, which enable them to hold more spoil and also prevents the spoil from falling out. The axle 9 of the driving-wheel 11. is held at its outer end in a ball bearing 12.
Patent GB-190710452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Systems of Electric Traction.
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 10,452. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. May 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electric traction.-In alternating-current traction systems in which the potential drop in the return conductor d is reduced by transformers having their primary windings in series with one feeder b, the secondary windings t<1> ... t<4> are connected in series in an auxiliary return conductor c, placed close to the rail and bonded therewith by connectors e at points close to the transformers, the ratio of which is nearly unity. The overhead conductor is in sections o<1> ... o<4>, each connected to the feeder b by a conductor f. The mains b, c may be constructed as a concentric or twin-core cable to give a minimum inductive drop.
Patent GB-190710857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships and like Vessels
Inventor: MAIER FRITZ FRANZ
Filed: 1907-05-09
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 10,857. Maier, F. F., and Ristic, E. H. May 9. Hulls.-The frame lines are formed with flat portions and curved bilge pieces. The inclination of the flat portion to the diagonal of a rectangle, the sides of which represent the limits of disturbance of the water, is the same as the angle between the diagonal of the rectangle enclosing the midship section. The upper part of this flat portion is parallel to the diagonal L E, and the lower part is steeper than the middle portion by the same angle as the upper part is flatter than the middle portion. The flat portion is thus made of parabolic form, and the centres of gravity of the frame areas lie on a curve extending slightly below the diagonal of the rectangle enclosing the midship section.
Patent GB-190713488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SCHULTZE AUGUST
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-05-28
Abstract: 13,488. Schultze, A., and Klostermann, J.. June 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The tyre consists of two series of rubber segments fitted on flanged metal carriers b, which are secured to the felloe f by transverse bolts s having their heads countersunk in the felloe. The inner adjacent edges a of the carriers are tapered and engage under a ring r which may be connected to the felloe. The felloe and inner surface of each carrier may be tapered, or as shown in Fig. 3, the ring r may be formed with tapered edges to engage the carriers. The ring r may be fitted with a continuous or segmental rubber tread.
Patent GB-190716901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Breech Mechanism of Ordnance.
Inventor: HOLDEN HENRY CAPEL LOFFT
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 16,901. Holden, H. C. L. July 23. Ordnance breech mechanism.-The primer a is retained in the vent, when the breech-block is slammed to, by a radially-movable retaining-bolt e, which is lifted when the breech is opened, to allow the spent primer to be ejected, by inclines h, h<1>, at the end of an arm f pivoted freely upon the hinge pin g of the extractor d. This arrangement prevents the ejection of the primer by the rebound of the extractor.
Patent GB-190724916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers Indicators and Check Tills.
Inventor: GLEDHILL ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-11-11
Abstract: 24,916. Gledhill, A. H. Nov. 11. Typewriters and l i k e machines.-In a cash indic a t i n g and registering mechanism the setting- slides 23, 24, 25 are marked for money values and are set by a stylus or the like. A platen 40 forces record and voucher strips and ink strips against types 37 carried by the slides and is tripped by a pin 42 on a shaft 62 geared with a shaft 59 carrying the cover 27 for the setting slides. The operating-shaft 63, rotated by a handle or by the cash drawer also feeds the printed strips and releases the drawer, and carries a locking-disk 66 which receives in the notch 65<A> the stud 65 on an arm on the shaft 62, thus allowing the 'setting-slides to be uncovered when the handle or drawer is in the normal position, the latter being locked meanwhile ; similarly the disk holds the shaft 62 and cover 27 against operation while the handle or drawer is in operation.
Patent GB-190728035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: SULZER ROBERT
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 28,035. Sulzer, R. Dec. 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Centrifugal pumps.-To prevent the parts that contain the ducts c from being fixed to the casing by incrustation, they are first enclosed by a sheath e and afterwards by the casing. The contact between the sheath and the casing is along the surfaces f, g, l only. The sheath is divided longitudinally.
Patent GB-190802744-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Exploding of Domestic and other Water Circulating Boilers.
Inventor: NETTLESHIP WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-07
Granted: 1909-02-08
Abstract: 2744. Nettleship, W., and Nettleship, W. Feb. 7. Pressure-relieving devices for fluids.-A soft-metal sleeve, or a soft-lead, mica, or other disk, forming part of the inlet or return pipe of a hot-water circulation boiler is arranged to burst when the boiler pressure is excessive, thus preventing explosions. In one form, shown in Fig. 5, a casing is fitted to the boiler, into the top and bottom of which the two parts D, C of the return pipe are screwed. Within the casing a soft-lead or other pipe E is secured, for example by bolting-flanges formed on the pipe between the removable top and bottom of the casing and inturned flanges on its body. The body of the casing is preferably in two parts, the whole being secured together by bolts F and nuts. An outlet with an escape pipe is formed in the casing. In place of the pipe E, the casing may have a passage running through it and forming a continuation of the return pipe, one side of the passage having an aperture normally closed by a disk of lead, mica, or other material. Fig. 8 shows another arrangement in which a removable pipe E has a flanged opening covered with lead, mica, &c. secured to the pipe by a bolted ring. The casing may be dispensed with, a flanged escape pipe being secured to the flange of the pipe E. Fig. 11 shows a form in which the return pipe has a hole in it into which is secured a flanged escape pipe g with a soft disk.
Patent GB-190813249-A (GB)
Title: Process and Means for the Production of Carbonic Acid Compresses.
Inventor: SCHINDLER KARL
Filed: 1908-06-22
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 13,249. Schindler, K., L§wenstein, W., and Frankenstein, J. June 22. Baths.-For the purpose of applying a local carbon-dioxide bath, a compress is used consisting of a cover enclosing a mixture of substances such as sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid that generate carbon dioxide when moistened. The cover is preferably permeable to moisture and gas only on the side placed next the skin, and, in order to ensure a more equable division and action of the moisture, the salts may be mixed with a moisture-absorbent such as peat, sawdust, or cellular material. After being moistened, the compress is applied in the usual way.
Patent GB-190817277-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Money-changing Apparatus.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-17
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 17,277. Clark, W., [Gasmesserfabrik Mainz, Elster, & Co.]. Aug. 17. Money-delivering apparatus.-Coins of inferior value contained in a shoot 14, which may be connected to a coin-freed gas-meter &c., may be obtained in exchange for a coin of higher value. The coin 2 for which change is required is inserted by a slot 1 into a hand-operated slide 3, and, when the slide is pushed in, rocks a pivoted lever 4 so as to remove a nose 5 from engagement with one of two stops s on a locking-disk 6 which, with a ratchet 8, is mounted on a spindle 7. The slide 3 simultaneously feeds forward the lowest coin 13 Fig. 6, from the shoot 14 ; this coin, in its passage to the delivery slot 20, rotating a spindle 10 by engaging an arm 12 and thereby rotating the wheel 8 through the space of a tooth by means of a link 11 and a pawl 9. The slide 3 is repeatedly operated until the full amount of change has been delivered, when the lever 4 engages the next locking-stop s. A pivoted lever 18, normally bearing against the side of the pile of coins, enters the shoot 14 when the pile is nearly exhausted, the other arm 19 of the lever then blocking the entrance slot 1. A notched arm 15 on the spindle 10 prevents the operation of the slide 3 when there are no coins in the shoot 14.
Patent GB-190820497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: YORKE ABRAHAM ABBEY
Filed: 1908-09-29
Granted: 1909-06-03
Abstract: 20,497. Yorke, A. A. Sept. 29. Drawings to Specification. Extincteurs.-The casing and fittings are provided with an outer cover of insulating-material, such as rubber or vulcanite, in order to prevent the passage of an electric current to the hands of a person using the extincteur for extinguishing fire on switchboards &c.
Patent GB-190822734-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Baking Wafers.
Inventor: FABIAN DESIDERIUS
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 22,734. Fabian, D. Oct. 26. Waffle baking - apparatus. -An apparatus for baking hollow conical wafers closed at one end comprises two hollow boxes 2 hinged together and heated internally by gas-pipes 15. Each box carries an exchangeable mould plate provided with cavities 5, so that when the two boxes are brought together conical cavities are formed, into which can be inserted hollow rakes 10 heated internally by gas-pipes 16. The rakes 10 are mounted in spindles 11 on supports 9, which can be moved backwards and forwards by means of a lever 13 and adjustable connecting-rods 14. During the backward movement, the spindles 11 are turned on bolts 21 by contact between cam-surfaces 20 and pins 19 carried by arms 18 on the bolts. The lever 13 may be joined to the cock of the gas-pipes so that the gas jets may be turned down during the backward movement of the rakes 10 at the completion of the baking-operation.
Patent GB-190825107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres and Rims for Vehicles.
Inventor: GIBBON JOHN FITZ
Filed: 1908-11-21
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 25,107. FitzGibbon, J. Nov. 21. Felloes or rims.-The edges 10 of a tyre are made wedge-shaped, are provided with wedgeshaped metal rings 11, and are secured in a circumferential recess 9 in the felloe by means of the detachable ring 8 and bolts 13. A seating is formed for the tyre by rings 12. According to the Provisional Specification, the tyre edges may be secured on each side of the felloe between a felloe band with tapering flanges and a pair of wedge-shaped rings.
Patent GB-190825536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Tools for Cutting Fabrics, Leather and other Thin Materials
Inventor: GASSER ROBERT
Filed: 1908-11-26
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 25,536. Hallwood, E. A. Dec. 9, 1907. Indicating by tokens; driving-mechanism for record strips.-Apparatus for igniting miners' and like lamps underground of the kind described in Specifications No. 21,009, A.D. 1905, No. 25,258, A.D. 1906, and No. 12,274, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Lamps &c.], are provided with automatic recording devices, and with coin-freed releasing - devices which also indicate by means of tallies &c. the number of times the apparatus is used. The recording-device shown in Fig. 4 consists of a pencil or pricker P carried by a lamp chamber A, which, as it rises, causes the pricker P to mark the paper, which is supported by a block P<3> with an aperture P<4>. A spring-pressed pawl P<7> on the chamber rotates a ratchet-wheel P<6> on one of the drums P<5>, around which the paper passes. Springs P<8> bear against bosses P<9> on the drum, and adjustable spring blocks P<10> press on the paper to provide for the alteration in size of the paper-drums. In a modified form of recording-device, a spring-controlled pencil and a ratchet are actuated by a trip cam on the chamber A when the cam is moving in one direction, but are not affected by rotation in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190827802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mortise Lever Locks.
Inventor: KORNBECK SIMON
Filed: 1908-12-21
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 27,802. Kornbeck, S. Dec. 21. Locks, key.-The bell-crank 4, of a device for preventing the picking, by feeling, of a lever lock, is provided with two or more projections 8, 9, on the engaging arm, for the purpose of securing the actions of the device should the levers stick together.
Patent GB-190907188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: NICHOLLS ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: B26B21/16
Filed: 1909-03-25
Granted: 1910-03-17
Abstract: 7188. Nicholls, A. E., and Todd, I. March 25. [Cognate Application, 18,735/09. Razors, safety. The blade-holder of a safety razor is arranged to be raised from the shaving to a vertical position with its edge in line with the handle so that the blade may be stropped, cleaned, &c. without removal from the holder. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the blade A is held in a holder B carried on a rod C pivoted at one end in a standard D on the comb plate E. The other end of the rod C projecting beyond the holder carries a nut G, by which, in the shaving position, it is secured in a swing bracket H provided with a stop I for limiting its movement. According to the Provisional Specification, this securing-means may also serve the purpose of adjusting the blade to the edge of the guard. For stropping, cleaning, &c., the nut G is unscrewed, the bracket H turned against a stop K, and the rod C turned into the vertical position, Fig. 4; the nut is then screwed down, a small lug J on the holder engaging with a slot in the comb plate and the holder enclosing the standard D. In a modification, Fig. 9, the holder is capable of turning on a central axis L on a bar M attached to the lower part F of a telescopic handle. The bar is secured in either position by a set-screw N, and a securing catch piece 0 on the end F<3> of the slidable handle enters a slot in the holder when in the shaving position and engages with the outside of the lower end of the holder when in the stropping &c. position. The guard portion of the razor may be made adjustable in relation to the blade by any known means.